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CalPERS Investment Strategy pays off with 9.3% return, benefits members and sets ground for bright future

Sacramento, California - On its investments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reported a strong preliminary net return of 9.3%. This result, showing an impressive return, exceeds the system's set discount rate of 6.8%. CalPERS...

Senate Education Committee Approves SB 1080: “Every student deserves to feel supported…”

Sacramento, California - In a significant move to support dietary diversity and inclusivity in schools, the Senate Education Committee approved the Halal and Kosher School Meals Act, known as Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080), with a unanimous vote of 7-0. This decision aligns with...

Gas prices skyrocket in Menlo Park reaching $7.29 per gallon

Menlo Park, California - In a town in Silicon Valley, California, drivers are paying $7.29 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline as prices...

California Governor calls for stricter oversight of homelessness funds

California - California Governor Gavin Newsom is emphasizing the need for more stringent oversight of funds distributed for homelessness after a report revealed that...

Colorado River management: California, Nevada, and Arizona propose water cuts

California - Facing a widening gap between the available water supply and demand from the Colorado River, three states in the Southwest announced a...

Severe winter weather brings snow in California, other states

California - A severe blizzard has wreaked havoc across the western United States, accumulating over 10 feet of snow in some areas. Over the...

Helicopter crash in Southern California fatal for five people

California - Five Marines lost their lives when their helicopter crashed in a snow-blanketed, remote forest area on Tuesday night, according to a statement...

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency across multiple counties as a result of massive flooding

California - A severe winter storm, powered by an atmospheric river, has struck California, resulting in widespread flooding and power outages affecting nearly one...